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CaptionAngry Orchard Hard Cider, The Boston Beer Co.

The makers of Samuel Adams beer launched Angry Orchard cider nationally in 2012, after seeing strong results in a launch in select markets in the second half of 2011. Cider sales have been growing in general, helped by the gluten-free trend. Two-year sales: $175-$185 million

The makers of Samuel Adams beer launched Angry Orchard cider nationally in 2012, after seeing strong results in a launch in select markets in the second half of 2011. Cider sales have been growing in general, helped by the gluten-free trend. Two-year sales: $175-$185 million